Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks, and other Mideast news
Iran fired at Kuwait Thursday, continuing its retaliation for U.S. bombardments earlier in the week. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime…
With Hormuz Choked, Syria Offers an Alternative
Syria is trying to turn a war-scarred crossroads into the Middle East’s newest energy detour. Gerry Shih…
Iran’s Tanker Blacklist Raises New Risks for Gulf Oil
Three Indian refining companies and “a global energy major” will stop using tankers included in a black list…
Hormuz Tanker Traffic Slumps as U.S. and Iran Trade Threats
Tanker traffic via the Strait of Hormuz remained weak over the weekend, with fewer than 20 vessels traversing…
Oil tankers going dark to evade Iranian attacks raises oil spill risk
Three separate oil spills are spreading through the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, and the risk of…
Over 750 US soldiers wounded in Iran war, Pentagon reveals
The number of wounded or killed US servicemen in the Iran war jumped to 774 after the Pentagon…
Live Updates: Iran looks to boost regional trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those…
Saudis Offer Oil Near Oman in Possible Sign of Shuttling
Saudi Arabia is offering to sell oil from off the coast of Oman, a sign that the kingdom…
Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers
Iran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to US$30,000 for killing or capturing…
Analyst: Iran attempts to ‘flip narrative’ by accusing Qatar of holding pilots
Iran’s accusations that Qatar is holding three Iranian pilots shot down during attacks on Gulf states are an…
If Iran Wins The Strait Of Hormuz, The US Economy Stays Steady
Oil tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Amirhossein KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP via Getty…
Iran rejects Trump’s claim of total control over Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is “under Iran’s control and management,” the head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary unit, Hossein…